ASME NQA-1-1994中的术语(中英文).docVIP

ASME NQA-1(1994)术语与定义中英文对照 400 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS The following definitions are provided to assure a uniform understanding of select terms as they are used in this Part. acceptance criteria: specified limits placed on the performance, results, or other characteristics of an item, process, or service defined in codes, standards, or other requirement documents. audit: a planned and documented activity performed to determine by investigation, examination, or evaluation of objective evidence the adequacy of and compliance with established procedures, instructions, drawings, and other applicable documents, and the effectiveness of implementation. An audit should not be confused with surveillance or inspection activities performed for the sole purpose of process control or product acceptance. Certificate of Conformance: a document signed or otherwise authenticated by an authorized individual certifying the degree to which items or services meet specified requirements. certification: the act of determining, verifying, and attesting in writing to the qualifications of personnel, processes, procedures, or items in accordance with specified requirements. characteristic: any property or attribute of an item, process, or service thaits distinct, desirable, and measurable. commercial grade item: an item satisfying the following; (a) not subject to design or specification requirements that are unique to nuclear facilities; (b) used in applications other than nuclear facilities; (c) to be ordered from the manufacturer/supplier on the basis of specifications set forth in the manufacturer’s published product description (for example, a catalog). computer program: a combination of computer instructions and data definitions that enables computer hardware to perform computational or control functions. condition adverse to quality: an all-inclusive term used in reference to any of the following: failures, malfunctions, deficiencies, defective items, and nonconformances. A significan